Home Upgrade Grant boosts EPC ratings to C or higher
The majority of homes upgraded under the Home Upgrade Grant saw an increased EPC rating of C or higher, new figures show, as the 2nd phase of the scheme has now come to a close. According to statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, the 2nd wave of the Home Upgrade Grant […]
Surge in number of EHCPs in England amid rising demand
In England, the number of active Education, Health and Care plans increased by 11% over the year, new figures show. This comes as 15.8% more plans were started in 2024 than the year before. This morning, the Department for Education published its yearly statistical release on Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans. An Education, Health […]
New housing supply falls 5.7% in England as completions drop to 152,000
In England, 5.7% fewer houses were built in 2024-25, compared to the previous year, new figures show. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government published a new statistical release on housing supply, revealing 152,000 houses completed in 2024-25, a 5.7% decrease from 160,000 houses the year before. After recovering to pre-pandemic levels, new housing […]
Polimapper’s Geodata Wrap-up – Energy efficiency and house prices
As the week comes to an end, Polimapper’s data team has pulled together hyper-relevant geographical public data releases from the past few days. From learning disabilities and autism health trends to new house price figures we have got the highlights that matter. Plus, we are giving you a sneak peek at what to expect for […]
Half of people with a learning disability or autism still in hospital after two years
As Learning Disability Week shines a spotlight on the experiences of people with learning disabilities, new figures show that in May, half of all NHS inpatients with a learning disability and/or autism had been in hospital for more than two years. This morning, NHS England published a statistical release on learning disabilities and autism (LDA) […]
PIP claims rise by 2% since January, with over a third of claimants receiving highest award
The number of Personal Independence Payments claimants increased by 2% compared to January, with 37% of claimants entitled to the highest level of award, new benefits figures show. This morning, the Department for Work & Pensions released new Personal Independence Payment (PIP) statistics revealing that a total of 3.7 million people were entitled to PIP […]
Fewer on time cancer diagnoses as performance drops after February peak
In April, 76.7% of people received their cancer diagnosis on time after an urgent referral, figures show. On time diagnoses peaked in February at 80.2% but have since declined. NHS England published new data on Cancer Waiting Times in England, showing 91.3% of people were treated within 31 days after diagnosis (50k) and 69.9% received […]
Polimapper’s Geodata Wrap-up – Local Government Expenditure and NHS Waiting Times
As the week comes to an end, Polimapper’s data team has pulled together hyper-relevant geographical public data releases from the past few days. From NHS waiting times statistics to the latest Labour Market figures, we have got the highlights that matter. Plus, we are giving you a sneak peek at what to expect for next […]
NHS incomplete pathways fall 2.4% year on year, but ICBs continue to miss target
In April, the number of incomplete pathways in NHS services decreased by 2.4% over the year, although all integrated care boards continue to miss target, new figures show. Yesterday, NHS England released new referral to treatment waiting times statistics, showing that 6.2 million patients were waiting to start treatment by the end of April 2025. […]
UK unemployment continues to rise as PAYE employment numbers drop to 30.2 million
UK unemployment rates rise again, as the number of PAYE employees falls to 30.2 million in May, Labour Market figures show. This morning, the Office for National Statistics released Labour Market and PAYE figures revealing a 4.6% unemployment rate in February to April 2025 and a 0.9% fall in the number of payrolled employees in […]